How much sun does Coastal sagewort need?

Coastal sagewort grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Coastal sagewort bloom?

Coastal sagewort blooms in June, July, August, and September.

Where is Coastal sagewort native?

Coastal sagewort (Artemisia pycnocephala) is native to CA, OR, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Coastal sagewort attract?

Coastal sagewort draws small native bees and flies.

Coastal sagewort

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Artemisia pycnocephala

Last reviewed: October 2026

Coastal sagewort (Artemisia pycnocephala) is a perennial shrub native to CA, OR. It blooms in June, July, August, and September. The flowers draw small native bees and flies.

Toxicity unknown

Coastal sagewort (Artemisia pycnocephala) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

12"–24" H × 24"–36" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

CA, OR

Pollinators

small native bees, flies

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Coast Range Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Southern California/Northern Baja Coast

A low, mounding subshrub with finely dissected, silvery-white foliage and small clusters of inconspicuous yellow-green flower heads on upright stems in late summer. Spreads by rhizomes to form dense colonies on stabilized dunes.

Growing Coastal sagewort

Grow Coastal sagewort in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 24 to 36 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The aromatic foliage is browsed by few animals, but the flowers provide late-season nectar for small native bees and flies, and the dense mounds offer shelter for ground-dwelling insects.

Common questions

How much sun does Coastal sagewort need?: Coastal sagewort grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Coastal sagewort bloom?: Coastal sagewort blooms in June, July, August, and September.
Where is Coastal sagewort native?: Coastal sagewort (Artemisia pycnocephala) is native to CA, OR, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Coastal sagewort attract?: Coastal sagewort draws small native bees and flies.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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